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Fresh and fab for the new year

GARDENING

If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution that supports mental, physical and environmental health, gardening is what you need to get fresh and fab.

January is the perfect time to add finishing touches to holiday projects and a chance to turn over a few lush new leaves.

What’s potting: Local lovelies

Growing indigenous plants means less maintenance for you and more diversity for the patio, balcony, and traditional bed garden.

Our local lovelies are already well-suited to our climate, meaning they can adapt to sudden weather changes and require less water than exotic plants. Indigenous plants attract essential pollinators like bees and butterflies, as well as

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